set piece

n.1. A realistic piece of stage scenery constructed to stand by itself.2. An often brilliantly executed artistic or literary work characterized by a formal pattern.3. a. A carefully planned and executed military operation.b. A situation, activity, or speech planned beforehand and carried out according to a prescribed pattern or formula.

set piece

n 1. a work of literature, music, etc, often having a conventional or prescribed theme, intended to create an impressive effect 2. (Theatre) a piece of scenery built to stand independently as part of a stage set 3. a display of fireworks 4. (General Sporting Terms) sport a rehearsed team manoeuvre, usually attempted in continuous games at a restart of play, esp when the other side has been penalized for improper play

set′ piece`

n. 1. a work of art, literature, music, etc., or a part of such a work having a conventionally prescribed thematic and formal structure. 2. a piece of stage scenery built to stand independently on the floor and usu. forming part of a set. 3. any sequence of rehearsed movements or maneuvers, as in sports or military operations.

set piece

Corner, free kick, throw-in , or similar, in which predetermined tactical moves can be carried out.

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Noun

set piece - a piece of scenery intended to stand alone as part of the stage settingscenery, scene - the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale; "they worked all night painting the scenery"

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noun a piece of scenery intended to stand alone as part of the stage setting

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